Security Engineer IV - US
About The Position
Security Engineer IV Owns complex, cross-cutting security initiatives — including AI/LLM security posture — setting technical direction for the area, mentoring engineers, and leading investigations for high-impact incidents. Architect and own end-to-end delivery of complex security initiatives, including AI/LLM security programs, spanning multiple domains. Lead design reviews and set technical direction for own area; mentor junior/mid security engineers. Lead investigations into complex incidents and root-cause analysis within own domain. Own security review processes for AI vendor tools and APIs (e.g., Gemini, Vertex AI) within assigned scope. Contribute to and help enforce compliance-audit and risk-assessment standards for the team. Participate in the on-call/escalation rotation for security incidents.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 6–9 years of experience in security, with significant project ownership.
- 4–6 years hands-on architecting security controls and leading risk assessments.
- 1+ year informally mentoring engineers or leading design reviews.
- Advanced expertise in compliance regulations, IT risk management, and GRC; independently designs security controls and audit processes for new domains.
- Deep understanding of cloud security architecture; independently investigates complex incidents (intrusion, fraud, leaks).
- Deep understanding of AI security threat models; independently designs security review processes for AI vendor tools/APIs and governs access controls for agentic AI tools.
- Mentors mid-level and junior security engineers on investigative and AI-security practices.
- Occasionally presents technical work to cross-functional groups of 5–10 people.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced security certification (CISSP, CISM, or similar).
- Deep experience securing AI vendor tools/APIs (Gemini, Vertex AI) in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Architect and own end-to-end delivery of complex security initiatives, including AI/LLM security programs, spanning multiple domains.
- Lead design reviews and set technical direction for own area; mentor junior/mid security engineers.
- Lead investigations into complex incidents and root-cause analysis within own domain.
- Own security review processes for AI vendor tools and APIs (e.g., Gemini, Vertex AI) within assigned scope.
- Contribute to and help enforce compliance-audit and risk-assessment standards for the team.
- Participate in the on-call/escalation rotation for security incidents.
Benefits
- annual bonus or incentives
- equity awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
